Toile translates to "cloth of linen". Therefore, the rough translation of the collection is "Cloth of V"
Historical Facts:
- Split into two and repeated, the ‘V’ inspired a unique jacquard pattern used on a timeless monogram fabric created by Valentino in 1968 and that has surpassed fashion fads.
- In the Fall Winter season of 2011, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli gave it a new twist and renamed it ‘Toile de V’.
- According to a press release from Valentino, ‘Toile de V’ gives the Valentino handbag a dynamic look and stunning personality, transforming it into an essential piece perfect for any occasion, a favorite object, and a fashion statement. ‘Toile de V’ emphasizes and defines the new Valentino woman, her modern spontaneity, freedom, and joie de vivre.